Larry McClure
Born: 10/8/1884 in Wayne, WV, USA
Died: 9/1/1949 in Huntington, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-07-26 | Final Game: 1910-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 130 lbs
Full name: Lawrence Ledwith McClure
Biography
Larry McClure was a professional baseball player born in 1884, whose brief career in Major League Baseball is notable for its rarity. He played a single game on July 26, 1910, during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. As a position player, McClure stepped onto the field for a brief moment in history, but his statistics reflect the challenges of breaking into the major leagues during that period.
In his sole appearance, McClure did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While his career may have been fleeting, it underscores the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, where many players struggled to secure a permanent spot on a team. McClure's experience serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes whose dreams of baseball stardom were met with the harsh realities of professional sports.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst | MA | 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1911 |